Irish Experience Tours Reviews

Wonderful time in Ireland We had a lovely time exploring Ireland’s countryside and pubs with Irish Experience Tours. We did the 11 day full island tour with 9 days in Ireland and two days in Northern Ireland. Our first stop was Belfast where we were introduced to the historical and ongoing”troubles” between the Irish (Catholics) and the British (Protestants). The walls are still standing, the neighbourhoods still separated, and due to Brexit, the British Pound is the local currency. Everyone was friendly and kind to us, although the black cab tour driver did immediately peg us as protestants by our names, and we did feel a little uncomfortable, since there was some ongoing conflict over a proposed Protestant march that was planned while we were there. Derry continued the trend as we walked the wall around London Derry, the only fully walled city still existing in the world. We continued south and hit all the big tourist sites, Cliffs of Moher, Abbeys and castles. A little too people-y for us, with tourists outnumbering locals at a lot of the places we went. The sheepdog demonstration stood out as one of the best experiences. The dogs and the people who worked with them were amazing.

The tour group size was over 20 so we were split into 2 bus groups. The size of our group was great; there were just 8 of us on the luxury bus, and we really didn’t interact with the other bus. This worked in our favour getting to popular sites before the big rush. Our guide, Austin, was very knowledgeable about the southern part of Ireland but seemed less comfortable in the north. Our tour went in the opposite direction from normal and the guides seemed a bit thrown by that. But they worked hard to make it a great experience for us! We enjoyed the small towns more than the bigger centres. Dingle was a favourite stop for many on our tour, and we would have liked more time in Killarney, Kinsale, Westport, just to name a few places.

We traveled in the shoulder season but there was still lots of overcrowded pubs and restaurants. The beer was excellent and the food was good, although if you don’t like fried or stewed it won’t be the place for you. We enjoyed the local music scene when we could actually get into places sporting live music.

Irish Experience Tours worked hard to give us the best possible trip. A smaller local company, they did have a few communication issues, both pre-trip and during the tour. A lack of drivers and local Irish driving laws ( the length of time a driver could actually drive) seemed to hinder the logistics of the tour, but they did their best to overcome those issues with a smile and pivot.

We wouldn’t go to Ireland again; only because we have so many other places on our list to explore; but we would recommend Irish Experience Tours for anyone looking to explore Ireland for the first time.

5 stars plus on our wonderful 13 day tour with Irish Experience Tours. This family owned small company went above and beyond to give us an authentic and special experience. Our tour guide Seanie was fantastic and truly made our tour extra extraordinary. He was methodical in our daily activities, with extra opportunities to breath in the true Irish culture. And his historical knowledge of the country really added a rich and entertaining flavor to our overall experience. Our accommodations were top notch, the tour bus very clean and comfortable and we made some great friends during our 13 days together. I highly recommend this tour company. It’s been the best tour hands down. This company really knows how to cater to its clientele making it a very memorable and A+++ experience. Thank you Irish Experience Tours.

Exceptional Irish experience! 5 stars plus on our wonderful 13 day tour with Irish Experience Tours. This family owned small company went above and beyond to give us an authentic and special experience. Our tour guide Seanie was fantastic and truly made our tour extra extraordinary. He was methodical in our daily activities, with extra opportunities to breath in the true Irish culture. And his historical knowledge of the country really added a rich and entertaining flavor to our overall experience. Our accommodations were top notch, the tour bus very clean and comfortable and we made some great friends during our 13 days together. I highly recommend this tour company. It’s been the best tour hands down. This company really knows how to cater to its clientele making it a very memorable and A+++ experience. Thank you Irish Experience Tours.

All I wanted to know about Ireland. 11‑Day Ultimate Experience Tour, a full clockwise loop around Ireland. I was a solo traveller and only one from Australia. I have done alot of travelling but this was my first to Ireland. IT WAS FANTASTIC. I met and made many friends. Kieran and Tony, our guide and driver, were all that I could want and need to make once a life memories, but now it will not be once in a lifetime and will definetly come again. They displayed extraordinary patience and adpatability so that we could get the best adventure possible with all our competing desires and the challenges of Irish weather. The local knowledge of the places was spot on and my girlfriend loves her Claddagh ring - Thanks Keerian, Tony and Dillions of Galway. Im now a convert to Irish Whiskey and Scotch is now for my visitors thanks to the informative and delicious visits to Jameson's, Teeling and Crolly Distillery in County Donegal. I'll be back to go to Bushmills and others. 🙂 and visit The Cliffs, Blasket Islands and Giant's Causway without being blown away. LOL. I loved the stunning scenery. There are too many highlights to cover - Celtic Steps show, Westport, Belfast, Dublin, etc etc. Thankyou so much. I shall return. Prepare the Beef and Guiness Stew with Mashed potato. YUM

I really enjoyed having Seanie as our tour guide during my trip to Ireland. He was incredibly knowledgeable about Irish history and brought it to life with his humor and wonderful storytelling. He kept us entertained with interesting stories and anecdotes along the way.
I also appreciated how well he looked after our group, offering helpful recommendations for restaurants and local pubs.
Thank you, Seanie, for making our journey through Ireland both enjoyable and memorable!

From start to finish it was a trip of a lifetime. We simply cannot say enough about Lee, our tour guide/bus driver. FANTASTIC!. Love, love, love Ireland! There was nothing about our tour / the people and the sites that we would change. We look forward to going back one day.

A great 7 Day Wild Atlantic Way Irish experience. A great tour led by Sean who impressed with his passion for the history and culture of Ireland. The trip flowed smoothly and safely under driver John. Accommodation was excellent and all activities well thought out. Highly recommended.

Ireland Exceeds Expectations Our guide Jack called it the way he saw it, creating a mirth-filled and memorable experience. World’s most interesting travel guide. Great dinner recommendations. Very attentive to our needs. Castle stay was really a hunting lodge but the talk was a highlight. Blarney stop was great and shop/ship option was very helpful. Sheep dog demonstration was dazzling. Ireland’s raw beauty is worth the trip. Cliffs of Mohr water shuttle was great despite the vomiting around me. Very satisfied customer.